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3,540 ft
Distance
64 ft
Climb
-308 ft
Descent
00:04:46
Avg time
-244 ft
Altitude change
507 ft
Altitude min
751 ft
Altitude max
751 ft
Altitude start
509 ft
Altitude end
-6.9%
Grade
-27.3%
Grade max
38.2%
Grade min
469 ft
Distance climb
2,694 ft
Distance down
374 ft
Distance flat
00:04:46
Avg time
SWIGG Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
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Riding AreaMākara Peak Mountain Bike Park
Wellington -
AKASwirly Whirly Green Goat
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Difficulty Rating
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Voted DifficultyBlue (5 votes)
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 55 in Trail Running
- 5 in Hiking
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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DirectionDownhill OnlyPopular Direction Shown
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Climb DifficultyBlue
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Physical RatingModerate
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Trail VisibilityAlways easy to follow
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Family FriendlyYes
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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TTFs on TrailBerm
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Ride in RainYes
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Year Opened2000
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Land OwnerWellington City Council
The Swirly Whirly Green Goat (SWIGG) Track (SWIGG) is a flowing downhill single track that winds its way through regenerating native bush, back to the main entrance on South Karori Road.
The new section opened in 2019 features some of the biggest berms in the park. This is a great option for riders who have mastered Lazy Fern and looking for their next challenge, or more advanced riders looking for a different way to end their ride.
Originally built by the Victoria University Mountain Bike Club early 2000, it was extended by 250 metres in 2001. The top section was built in 2007/08, with the old track incorporated into Lazy Fern.
The 2019 extension saw SWIGG and Starfish being separated, with SWIGG extended to create a full grade 3 line down to the main entrance. This was work was done by TGL Contracting and funded by Wellington City Council.
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Traditionally Indigenous Territory
Recent Activity on Trail
Past Week
- 14 rides
- 11 miles average
6 Months
- 194 rides
- 12 miles avg distance
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- 1,782 rides
- Last: Jun 20, 2026
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Directions to swigg trailhead
(-41.295800, 174.717230)
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Routes with this trail
★ 4.0 • 5 miles • 1,031 ft • 8 • Loop •
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Frequently Asked Questions About SWIGG
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Where is SWIGG located?
SWIGG is located in Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park, Wellington, New Zealand. It is part of the Mākara Peak Mountain Bike Park trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates -41.2958, 174.71723.
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How hard is SWIGG?
SWIGG is rated as Blue difficulty. The physical rating is Moderate. The average grade is 6.9%. The climb difficulty is rated Blue.
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What is the elevation gain for SWIGG?
SWIGG has 20 m of elevation gain. The trail has 94 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 155 m to 229 m.
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Is SWIGG a point to point trail?
Yes, SWIGG is a point to point trail. The direction is Downhill Only. The trail type is singletrack.
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